Fabio Capello found it ‘inexplicable’ that Remo Freuler was sent off for Atalanta against Real Madrid. ‘I am starting to get doubts…’

The midfielder was shown a straight red card just 17 minutes into the Champions League Round of 16 tie in Bergamo for a foul on Mendy.

It was just outside the area and considered a clear scoring opportunity, although a yellow card would probably have been sufficient.

Fabio Capello found it ‘inexplicable’ that Remo Freuler was sent off for Atalanta against Real Madrid. ‘I am starting to get doubts…’

The midfielder was shown a straight red card just 17 minutes into the Champions League Round of 16 tie in Bergamo for a foul on Mendy.

It was just outside the area and considered a clear scoring opportunity, although a yellow card would probably have been sufficient.

“It’s disappointing, because he was not last man and the player was going wide anyway. A yellow card is fine, but giving a red card for that is inexplicable. You are ruining the game like that,” Capello told Sky Sport Italia.

“I am starting to get doubts, as yesterday Lazio had a penalty not given against Bayern Munich as well.

“However, Atalanta are still putting in a very strong performance and are continuing to move the ball well.”

Juventus also had penalty appeals for a dubious challenge on Cristiano Ronaldo in their 2-1 defeat to Porto.

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